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W965 DGU

2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 DGU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 52,281 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 51,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower ball joint covers split

Offside Rear Lower ball joint covers split

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight fluid leak from steering rack / rack gaiters

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,711 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,480 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 30
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W965 DGU is a 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 42,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W965 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W965 DGU registered?

W965 DGU is a 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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